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I had a tummy tuck done on Jan. 6th. I starting
having a lot of swelling on Jan. 19th. A drain was
inserted but clogged soon thereafter. I have now had
a total of three drains inserted since my surgery.
Tonight I am miserable because the drain has stopped
working again and my doctor is not on call. The
first 2 drains were not painful but this last one
was horrible. The radiologist must have done
something wrong because I was almost sick with pain
and there was a huge amount of blood. Always before
there was only yellow fluid. I wish I had never had
this surgery..
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Marion |
02-19-2012 |
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Tummy Tuck Compression Garments |
I read all pros the cons about the tummy tuck
garments. But where can we find them. Which website
can we go to get it.
Tummy
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Julia,
Amazon.com
is probably one of the best places to get them. They
seem to have the best variety and you can see the
ratings and read reviews of others who have
purchased them to make it easier to choose. Tanner |
Julia |
02-18-2012 |
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I had a tummy tuck on the 7th November last and
since then I have had several infections! At the
beginning of January this year my tummy became
extremely swollen I looked 8 months pregnant, I also
had a fever, I was taken back into hospital where
they found I had a severe infection and a severe
collection of seroma that had formed into a capsule!
They operated to remove it all and I had surgical
drains put again, I had the drains removed after a
week then 3 days later my tummy started swell again,
my surgeon tried to remove the fluid with a syringe
in 5 different places but was unsuccessful, I was
then taken back into hospital..
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Natasha |
02-17-2012 |
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I am almost 1 year status post a bilateral
mastectomy for breast cancer. I am getting ready for
my final reconstruction surgery and I have decided
to also have a tummy tuck. I was never really scared
about my mastectomy. I guess it was something I knew
I had to do. I am really nervous about a tummy tuck.
I heal really well. My scars from my surgeries look
good and as a general rule I do not swell a lot. I
keep reading about all of the swelling and how long
it lasts. Is this the case for most people? I could
understand a few weeks to a month but longer seems
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Kim |
02-15-2012 |
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Hello, first thank you for this site! There is so
much great information. I have a questions about
drain complications. I am 5 days post op for a TT
and the doc attempted to remove the jp drain in his
office today. But it got stuck. Under local, he
opened that side of my incision up to try to remove
the drain and was still unable to do it. I am now
scheduled for a quick surgery tomorrow to remove it.
Have you ever heard of such thing? I Asked him I f
he additional, though, minor procedure will now make
me create more fluid, therefore need a drain or risk
a Seroma later and he didn't think so. Thank you for
your time.
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MomOf4 |
02-14-2012 |
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Covered By Insurance? |
HAD GASTRIC BYPASS about 2 1/2 years ago. Have a bit
extra skin and fat to be removed. It has given me
hernias and neuropathy. Is this procedure covered by
my insurance? Also the weight gain was due to being
laid up post workers comp injuries. Now having
muscle problems.
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Dave, The hernia portion of your surgery may be
covered, but that's a question only your insurance
company and your surgeon can answer. Good luck,
Tanner Follow-up Email - So,
are you saying Ins. wont cover a tummy tuck if its
needed for health reasons? Also. can you give me an
estimated cost of a tummy tuck? Thank you, Dave
Response - Dave, All I know about
tummy tuck insurance and costs can be found here (insurance,
costs).
To find out if insurance will pay for any part of
your surgery you have to ask them. Tummy tuck costs
vary too much depending on your doctor, location and
what you need done. To get your price, you need to
go to a tummy tuck consultation with a tummy tuck
surgeon. I can’t tell you. Tanner |
Dave |
02-10-2012 |
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Hello, just a question I am going to have tummy tuck
on March 16th 2012 I am very excited but at the same
time a bit nerves I will be 51 on June 3rd, I feel
like I'm to old for a tummy tuck Has anyone known
somebody who is my age and had a tummy tuck if so is
it more difficult because I am a much older woman I
guess my fear is my age. I really do need this tummy
tuck. Does age plays a factor in a full tummy tuck?
Thank you.
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Colette |
02-10-2012 |
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Waking up in the middle of the night. Hi all. I am
16 days PO from my tummy tuck and have a question.
For the past week or so I have been waking up in the
middle of the night (4am) or so with an
uncomfortable sensation. My mid-section feels hot.
Like really hot. I take off my compression binder
but see no redness. After walking around for a while
the hot sensation goes away & I can usually get back
to sleep. My question is is this normal? Any tips
people could give me on avoiding this would be
greatly appreciated. Kinda messing up my whole sleep
cycle. Thanks
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Mike |
02-10-2012 |
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I had a mommy makeover 3 weeks and 5 days ago i had
drains and they got removed but around my incision
below my belly button there was pussy stuff under
the tape and i removed it and put gauze there and it
has seemed to develop a hole and there is draining
its not blood is fluid of some sort went to my doc
on thuds 5 days ago and he said everything looks
normal so will the hole heal on its own or is this
normal?
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Vicky |
02-06-2012 |
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I have suffered from lower abdominal pain for years.
I have gone thru several colonoscopies and
endoscopies, but no results were shown to cause my
pain. I finally decided to discuss my chronic pain
with my internist and when I told him of my stomach
operation, gallbladder, appendix and finally a tummy
tuck, he began to nod. Indeed the tummy tuck could
be the cause of my pain all these years. The damaged
nerves were being covered by a healing process, this
in turn was causing my chronic pain to my lower
pelvic area. Now I need to discover what I can do to
relieve the pain..
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VM |
02-05-2012 |
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I had a breast lift and Tummy tuck with lipo May of
2011. 2 weeks ago I rushed myself to the hospital
because I thought I was having a heart attack. I was
told I had PE (Pulmonary Embolism), I was in the
hospital for 4 days then released on injections of Coumadin. I am a smoker..
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Just Me |
02-01-2012 |
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Hi I had a tummy tuck procedure done almost 6 weeks
ago and have developed a infection. I have told my
surgeon and she is well aware of it and has got me
on antibiotics. As I just want a second opinion as I
have got fluid build up in my abdomen and I did
manage to drain majority of it today but it seems to
be refilling and bloating up again, also every time
I drain the fluid I feel like I am burning up :(
just want to know if this is what is expected?..
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Susan |
01-30-2012 |
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I had a tummy tuck 27 years ago. I did gain weight
back, but not until I hit menopause at age 50. I've
gained weight in the upper stomach area, around my
heart and lungs. The fat had to go there because the
lower fat cells had been removed. If I had known
then, what I know now, I would never have had it
done. If you are not 100% sure you can control your
weight, don't do it. |
Robin |
01-28-2012 |
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Surgical Drain Tube Hole Leaking Black Blood After The Surgical Drains Were Removed |
I am 11 days out from extended tummy tuck with lipo
and full mr...one of the holes from where my drain
was removed POURS out brown/ black blood each time I
get up and try to do anything. I feel great other
than this, no signs of fever, redness, or swelling.
Everything I read on the net, never mentions
anything like this. When I say POUR I mean when I
get up to use the restroom or anything I have to put
and tight compress on tape in down tightly then was
my feet, legs, and go back and mop my trail to the
restroom. Any help would be great!..
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Sheri |
01-22-2012 |
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Tummy Tuck Numbness Is Wearing Off And Starting To Have Pain |
I like you have had slim to no pain.... Thank god. I
had a tummy tuck done a week ago. Today is day 7.
I'm going in today to hopefully remove my drains. I
have drained less than 25 cc for two days
straight... I'm excited these drains are annoying!
nyway... I'm a bit concerned though. Last night...
Night 6. I started feeling a bit of soreness around
the incision area..
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Giselle |
01-19-2012 |
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I had a tummy tuck 2 months ago and was very
depressed after. I compared it to baby blues
syndrome. I think because I did not look like I had
expected to. My surgeon did not perform lipo as I
expected he would. He only removed the baby bump
above my pelvic area and pulled down the upper fat.
I cannot fit in my jeans yet and am actually 4
inches bigger around my waist..
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Sunny |
01-18-2012 |
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Hello, My name is Cathy and I had a tummy tuck and
my breast lifted December 13,2010. My uplift went
fine and my tummy tuck is still very troublesome. I
went to a board certified plastic surgeon. It looks
really good.. but still very painful, not the lower
half of my stomach, but the upper half. In the
mornings it is not too bad but by late afternoon it
still hurts. I have trouble going to sleep at night
because of pain. Besides hurting most of the
time...it also snarls up like a leg cramp and is
extremely painful..
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Cathy |
01-16-2012 |
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I have been in such a state for the last week and
was so relieved when I came across the page with
your question on it. I am 4 months post op tummy
tuck and was feeling great (even though my hips and
thighs seem huge now) until last week. suddenly, I m
able to relax my stomach muscles and my stomach that
was so flat seems distended. The area above my
(disgusting) belly button is puffy and underneath it
is hard as a rock and fees swollen and bloated.
have lapband and am quite concerned that it is a
hernia or I did somethiing wrong? Any help
PLEASE....
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Michele |
01-14-2012 |
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I have a tummy tuck infection 5 months after
surgery. How could this have happened? I am on
antibiotics now. Is there a chance these will work?
I waited a month before going to the doctor because I did not know it could get infected that far out from surgery. Tummy Tuck Forum Response ADD COMMENT |
Gwen |
01-14-2012 |
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I have swelling above the incision line of my tummy
tuck that is concerning me. It was flat at first and
has gotten more protruding as times passes. My full
TT was 36 days ago. I am wearing compression, have
started massaging...it is very flat below incision
and bumps out over the incision directly above. It
looks like I need a tummy tuck!! I am also noticing
more stomach noises than before the surgery. Is this
common?
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AChilds |
01-10-2012 |
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Has anyone ever had any luck with getting inurance
to pay for a tummy tuck as the sagging of the
skin/weight of 3 pregnacies combined with scoliosis
gives me daily back pain. I have been in PT for 3
years to help ease it. I have a saddle bag from the
pregnacies and it makes me heavier. Just wonderiing
if anyone else had this? Diana
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Diana |
12-30-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck with a "so called" doctor in
Miami. He did a scar three inches wide and fourteen
long. I barely had a belly, now I got one, I was not
able to walk for four months, the seem (incision
line) was wide open the very second day of my
operation. He did not care, he had to do surgery on
me twice, when he did the first operation he was in
a hurry and I barely had pain, I walked out of the
operation room walking straight with no pain and
now, six months after the operation and four months
in bed, could not go to my job, could not even sit
and when I walk a little, my legs are numb. That
doctor should be arrested as he told me he did it on
purpose..
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Laura |
12-31-2011 |
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I had my tummy tuck March 16th 2011. Things went
great and I was home the day after my surgery. 2
weeks later, April 1st I had a heart attack and had
to have open heart surgery. Done well with that
surgery also. However, I formed a seroma pocket in
my abdomen area. Woke up early one morning with
fluid running down my leg..
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Suszanne |
12-30-2011 |
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I am a healthy 29 yo female and am 12 days post op
from my complete tummy tuck. My incision looks
great, I feel really good and my pain is minimal. My
only issue is my right drain is still accumulating
80-90cc in 24 hours. Also the fluid has never turned
yellow..
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Melissa |
12-27-2011 |
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Reuse Liposuction Fat? |
I would like to
know if I can get a tummy tuck with liposuction and
the fat from the the liposuction restored into my
buttocks? Will I have a lot of scarring on my
buttocks? Thanks have a great day.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Shaniqua, Sorry, I don't know if they can do that or
how that works. Those are questions for a surgeon.
Best regards, Tanner |
Shaniqua |
12-27-2011 |
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Hi - I'm a male who is 14 days post abdominoplasty
and a double mastectomy. Just wanted to say thanks
for sharing your story. I guess everyone will have a
slightly different experience but I'm heartened that
there has been nothing wildly different occur for
me. I live outside the US and the medical system is
a little different. So far I have experienced..
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Andy |
12-26-2011 |
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It has just been 3 years since my tummy tuck
surgery. It is unusual for me but recently i have
alot of tightening and some tenderness on my
surgical line and was very itchy felt inside. When i
stretch it feels very tight this is the first time i
am having any post surgical pain. Is this strange 3
years later of is something else going on?
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Lorraine |
12-24-2011 |
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Hi; my name is GINA and I just had abdomnoplasty oct
25th 2011.,and also got psudomonas from it. On
Bactrim and oxygen tank for 14 days. now. it felt
like i got a cramp/charlie horse in my stomach. and,
now my stomach, on one side is ROCK hard,and swells
at times. it feels like someone is squeezing the
heck outta me. my wound is healed that was open. But
now this is happening. my Dr. Tells me it could be a
hematoma [blood clot] to me. and it may last a
year..
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Gina |
12-22-2011 |
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I'm having a tummy tuck on the 29th of this month.
Is it normal to get worried and scared about the
surgery? And for healthy people, is there a chance
people might die during surgery? Thanks.
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Iman |
12-21-2011 |
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Getting A Tummy Tuck With A Pacemaker |
I have a
question about a pacemaker. Do you think it would be
dangerous for me to have a tummy tuck?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Doris, Sorry,
but that's a question to ask your doctor. Tanner |
Doris |
12-27-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck and breast lift/augment about 13
days ago. I am recovering nicely, except this drain
in my abdomen. I am still draining about 75cc a day
and it looks like mostly blood. From research
online, I would think it should not look like pure
blood at this point and should be slowing down. Is
there anything I can do to make this slow and stop
bleeding so I can get this removed?! Is this an
indication of a potential issue if it's still mostly
blood at this point?
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AChilds |
12-17-2011 |
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Tummy Tuck & Brazilian Butt Lift |
Is it risky to
do tummy tuck and barazilian butt at the same day?
(im healthy and dont have no problem)
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Iman, Sorry,
but I don't know anything about Brazilian Butt Lift
surgery but I would imagine that any combination
surgery increases risks. To what extent depends on
many factors. You will need to consult a surgeon to
find out how risky it is for you. Good luck, Tanner |
Iman |
12-13-2011 |
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Hi Tanner - just wanted to check back in. Hope all
is well at your end. Eight weeks post surgery and
all is going well. Am weaning myself off the support
garment and starting back into the gym...slowly.
Swelling has basically gone away and scars..
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Mark |
12-13-2011 |
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I am very interested in getting a tummy tuck, i dont
have much knowledge on the surgery so I am not sure
of what doctors r the best, if you could help me
with a list of great surgeons I would appreciate
it.
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Mikell |
12-13-2011 |
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I am 70 yrs old and in August 2011 I treated myself
to a tummy tuck that I have been wanting for years.
I have had four children and finally felt I was
ready. I had one of the top surgeon perform the
surgery and felt that I knew all the risks---nothing
was going to happen to me. Post-op I was fine for
three months all healing well, and then one day I
woke up with a severe attack of pancreatitus. After
multiple tests I had to have my gallbladder removed
due to a stone lodged in the duct. One week later
the incision from my tummy tuck became reddened in
several areas and one area broke open and drained a
thick coffee cream colored fluid..
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Linda |
12-12-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck on 7/30/10. This was not a
surgery to make me beautiful this was to remove a
portion of my abdomin where a re-accuring staph
infection was. The plastic surgeon recommended
cutting it out and I said do it. Now after all that
I have lumps in my abdomin that look and feel as
though the inside sutures never dissolved and I
think they are infected. The more I do the more I
hurt! What do I need to do now?? Im assuming these
need to come out. Will this require another
surgery??? Who if anyone is at fault??? Are suture
companies ever held responsible?? Any help would be
appreciated! Thanks
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Lynne |
12-12-2011 |
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Hi I am 25 years old. I lost around 75 pounds and i
am plannig for belt lipectomy. I have a few
questions, 1. How long does it take to get back to
work? As i have to plan for the holidays. 2. Are
there any serious risks involved?
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Kamalaksha |
12-11-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck with lipo on the hips and sides
and full muscle repair on October 14, 2011. It is 8
weeks later and I am STILL in pain and STILL don't
really know what is going on with my body. I had a
drain in each of my hips for about 3 weeks after my
surgery. They were miserable!! Once I got them out,
I swelled to the size of the good year blimp...what
I thought was going to be a nice flat stomach looked
worse than it had after having 3 babies and lap
band! I started to develop a fever in the evenings
that I thought was odd. It started out low grade,
nothing over 99.9. I told my doctor about it and he
said it was fine, just do some deep breathing and
take some tylenol. Well, a little over a week later,
the fever was up to 103.8 and my husband took me to
the emergency room.. I don't know what to do
at this point...I am lost. I feel like an id**t when
I try to ask questions about it and I feel like I am
going to just have to learn to live with all this.
That is, if it doesn't kill me!
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Mairi |
12-09-2011 |
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I just started a job a week ago and don't want to
lose it and my surgery is a week from now...do you
think a week off is enough?
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Laura |
12-06-2011 |
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Ugly scar |
The scar around my belly button is ugly. |
Carolyn |
12-05-2011 |
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I am 7 weeks
post op, wake up flat, swollen at night, still have
pain in muscle area, very swollen in bottom. I wear
compression garments and I see an indentation where
my pants buckle yet don't buckle my pants. AWWW, so
frustrated!!! Is this normal?
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Liz |
12-05-2011 |
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I had a tummy
tuck 25 years ago and lipo stomach 12 yrs ago. My
surgeon burns to make scar tissue to keep the lipo
stronger....Dr Sproule....would now like to have
tummy tuck again and am a healthy 70 yrs old. What do
you think?
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Darby |
12-04-2011 |
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Can't Stand Up Straight Or Take Long Walks 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck |
Hello, my name
is Brooke and I'm 30 who has had a TT 3 and a half
weeks ago, along with lipo. My question is, is it
normal that I still can't stand straight or walk
very long at all? Also I have a sharp pain on the
inside of my left hip bone, can anyone tell me what
that would be? Thanks
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Brooke |
12-04-2011 |
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I'm 11 weeks out from my full tummy tuck. My concern
is if even after 11 weeks it's normal to feel some
pain in my stomach muscle. It will feel like a spasm
where I have to apply a little pressure with my
hands or girdle. Is this normal and when will I be
able to go a day not even thinking about the
discomfort.
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Carmen |
12-03-2011 |
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Good evening. Can i get informed please about how to
get rid of the marks (excess of skin) around my
belly button that i got after 2 cesariennes. I am
very sporty since my childhood, so i pratically
workout regulary or a bit less. However i still have
an excess of skin under my belly button and the scar
is somehow chelodide. I thought about a tummy tuck
but my vicinity doesn't encourage me to do so. Still
i am bothered with the marks around my belly button
and the flubby small stomac remaining after my
second delivery. Thanks in advance for highlighting
me regarding the step to make to feel much better,
fit and happy.
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Ghada |
11-30-2011 |
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I have
epigasstric hernia and need to have it surgically
repaired. I have been suggested to have a tummy tuck
done at the same time but I am terrified at the
prospect of two things: the 3 hour operation and the
accompanying anaesthesia and the pain post the
operation. Tummy
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Maniza |
11-25-2011 |
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Hi Tanner, I
had a TT at the end of October and it was a pretty
good experience (as far as discomfort, etc). Like
you, I didn't really have much pain outside of the
sore abs - felt like I'd done about 1000 too many
sit-ups). I didn't really need any pain meds outside
of Aspirin and stopped taking that after the 3rd or
4th day. I didn't like the dizziness that the
percocet gave me, so I opted out of using it. Its
been about 4 weeks and my PS just gave me some
silicone gel for the scar. She told me that the
consensus from the medical field is silicone gel and
tape over the scar (with tape creating heat on the
scar which will aid in healing and scar reduction)
are the only proven methods. I was wondering what
kinds of treatments for scar reduction you've heard
were successful or have you used. And how long have
you heard its necessary to treat a scar with those
methods to help reduce it? Thanks. Tummy
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Mike |
11-25-2011 |
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Open & Infected Wound 3 Years After Tummy Tuck? |
I have tummy tuck done in 2008 , 6 month later I
have problem incision around my belly see to
increased redness and experience increased pain
around the wound harness tissue around the belly an
opening in the wound. Discharge of pus thick
yellowish/ greenish liquid from the incision on my
belly. I feeling tired and feel lack of energy,
double vision, loss of appetite, headache, fever
doesn't feel better. I keep going to emergency and
doctor only give me a antibiotics (cellulitis,
cephalexin) opening in the wound doesn't healing at
all. Please help I'm tired to see leaking belly.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Ketsalaphone,
I am not sure I understand. You had your tummy tuck
over 3 years ago and you still have an open wound
that is infected? Sorry, but the only thing I could
suggest to you would be to seek medical attention
from different doctors (specialists, not emergency
room doctors). Tanner
Follow-up Message - Yes I
have tummy tuck over 3 year go and I still having an
open wound. Thank you so much that help a lot. |
Ketsalaphone |
11-22-2011 |
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I am going for
a hernia repair as well as a tummy tuck. I also had 2
more operations within this year, I was told that
the hernia repair n tummy tuck would be dangerous. I
was also a smoker and my doctor advised me to stop
so I'm on tablets that has stopped me from
smoking, but I am still afraid coz I'm not sure if
I'll survive this operation because I have been smoking
and my lungs are not as strong has it is supposed to
be, I have 2 boys n a husband that I so dearly love I
just want to get some advise on what I should do? Tummy
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Rusenda |
11-21-2011 |
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I had a TT on
Nov. 7, 2011. I also had lipo around the breast, and
he said he tightened a lot of muscles. The long
tummy tuck scar doesn't hardly hurt at all and he
applied a long piece of breathable looking tape and
said do nothing to it.. The upper body lipo
areas really are still sore and while I sleep ok
getting use to my back, I am very sore in the AM and
it takes about an hour for it to go down to a dull
roar of pain.. Tummy
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Gregg |
11-20-2011 |
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67 Year Old woman Has Pain And Swelling 2 Months After Tummy Tuck |
It's been 2
months since my tummy tuck. I am just now able to
sleep without my binder on. I can't go during the
day without it as I end up having pain and a lot of
swelling. Is this usual... I'm 67 and thought maybe
because I'm older it is taking longer to heal. I
wasn't real large to begin with and just had the
loose skin removed and my abs repaired. The skin
just feels so tight from the swelling. I tried an
ice pack and it helped some. Tummy
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Jan |
11-20-2011 |
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Hello I'm
Marie' & I've just started to experience pain on my
right hand sideline of round by my belly button ' I
as six wk post oP from having tummy tuck ' I still
have swelling above my scar ' is this all normal
???? I have a lot Of gurgling noises in my stomach
is this normal ' I have taken all the advice my
surgeon gave me' & I'm still not lifting heave
things ' please help as I'm worried . Thank you
Marie Tummy
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Marie |
11-19-2011 |
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Hi, Tanner! I
talked to you recently via email and you were very
informative.. Did you ever experience a large lump
of hardness in the lower abdomen (mines below the
belly button)? It's about the size of a baseball. Do
you think this is something that's normal to
experience during recovery of a tummy tuck? The
hardness distends my tummy out and is really
upsetting me..
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Michele |
11-16-2011 |
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I had a tummy
tuck about 6 months ago. I am worried because I am
so swollen and look 4 months pregnant. I am swollen
from under my chest and down it foofs out. I am also
having a stabbing pain on my lower stomach near the
scar. The more I work out and walk it hurts. Is this
normal because I am worried something is wrong and
my doctor says I'm fine. He isn't the nicest to me
cause I had alot of pain months after and told me it
was in my head that he's never had a patient in that
much pain after 2 months. Please let me know if the
swelling this bad is normal after 6 months with pain
Thank you so much. Tummy
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Jamie |
11-15-2011 |
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Lost 200 lbs. & Need A Tummy Tuck But It's Expensive |
Five or six
years ago i lost almost 200lbs over a winter through
diet n exercise, a couple of years ago my mother
followed in my foot steps and did about the same,
now we are both looking to get tummy tucks this
winter, thoughts, its expense but sadden me, still
feel over weigh at times, cant take my shirt off
with confidence.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - None. |
Mark |
11-15-2011 |
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Did Belly Button Hurt After Tummy Tuck Surgery? |
Did your belly
button hurt after the surgery! It looked very
painful.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Michael, No, my
belly button did not hurt at all after surgery. The
whole area was numb for weeks and there was no pain
at all. Tanner |
Michael |
11-14-2011 |
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Hello, I am 9
days post op and have a few questions. One is my
stomach is not flat after tummy tuck. i still have
"paunchy areas" meaning i expected to be pulled so
tight i could bounce a quarter off my stomach. Is
this swelling? will it continually attach and
tighten?
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Glenda |
11-14-2011 |
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Bloated & Tightness After Tummy Tuck |
I have & I still are experiencing this problem. I
really feel a tightness around my belly button & I
sometime through my back. I can't even drink 9oz of
water without getting bloated. I fell like I want to
tale a stick pin &I deflate my stomach. I want to go
to a gastrointestinal doc but I'm fear I might cause
further complications. What have u found out?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Kim, Why not
go back to your surgeon and explain your symptoms to
him/her? Your surgeon is the only one that can
really giver you answers. Tanner Follow-up: I did go back to him and he suggested that I see a gastro Md. I'm trying to set up an appoint now. Thank you for responding. Kim |
Kim |
11-14-2011 |
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Dead Black Skin After Tummy Tuck |
I had a lipo and tummy tuck the same day. When I
went back to the PS for my first visit, I thought I
had a large bruise. Instead it was black and my
doctor
said it was dead skin cells. Now I need another
surgery to get rid of this problem. I have heard of
skin graphs to cover the hole they put in your tummy
to cover what was cut out. Can you give me some idea
of what they are going to do? I am 53 and weigh 135.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Carla, Sorry,
but I don't know. I never had that problem and don't
know anything about that kind of surgery. The best
thing would be to call or go back to your surgeon
for a full explanation. Good luck. Tanner |
Carla |
11-14-2011 |
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Intercourse After Tummy Tuck |
Hi can u tell me when it maybe safe to have
intercourse after a tummy tuck lol.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Sorry, you will have
to ask your doctor about that one., Tanner
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Sara |
11-12-2011 |
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Hello. I am currently 3 weeks post-op from having
full tummy tuck. The main incision is healing nicely
but due to a prior laproscopic procedure, my
circulation was compromised around belly button.
Because of this the tissue of new belly button is
ischemic and producing puss and pain. My PS put me
on IV antibiotics and had me use silver mesh for a
week. This was two weeks ago. There is no sign of
healing and I'm afraid it will infect again. I'm
usually a quick healer. How often do these open
wounds re-infect? What more can I do to avoid
re-infection other than washing it and changing
dressings daily? My PS agrees it's unusual for tissue
to take this long to "declare itself". Any advice is
welcomed.
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Joy |
11-09-2011 |
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Hi I had my tummy tuck 4 weeks ago, my belly button has just
started leaking and a little blood around the edges
is this dangerous and what do u think I can do, it
was all fine till 3 days ago, strange, I'm a little
scared now. Thanx.
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Sara |
11-08-2011 |
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19 Days After Surgery (Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication Surgery) |
Hi Tanner - 19
days post surgery. Feeling better every day and
swelling and bruising starting to subside. Saw the
surgeon again today and the single tummy drain is
still in...35cc per day last two days. Have another
appointment for Tuesday - maybe? He drained my chest
reduction area again - 65 cc left and 80 cc right.
Less than half of Tuesday's amount. Even the surgeon
is surprised by my fluid amounts, but says that it
sometimes happens - lucky me. Otherwise, he is
extremely pleased with my healing progress. I am
convinced that you and I had a similar pre-surgery
experience...my gym time of 90 minutes daily
certainly made me handle the recovery better.
Stopped at the gym this morning for the first time
to see the gang and had absolutely NO desire to lift
weights or get on the Stairmaster! I can wait a few
more weeks! Told my surgeon all about your site and
he was going to check it out so he can refer
patients to it. Keep up the good work and help more
people....you made a huge difference for me. Thanks.
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Mark |
11-04-2011 |
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Lost Belly Button From Tummy Tuck |
Hi Tanner, thanks for replying. I seen my surgeon
and unfortunately I lost my bellybutton. I also got
it infected and was put on antibiotics. I did not
see my original surgeon since I got it done in
Tijuana and had no one to take me, a local surgeon
took my stitches out and it seems that it was too
early, causing it to get lost. Now I need to wait
till the infection goes away and heal in order for
them to fix it. Word of advice-stitches can stay
unto a month- sadly I learned too late. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response -
Drey, I can't tell you what is "normal" or not but
my belly button "redness" went away in about a week,
never drained and never had an odor. The best thing
would be is to check back with your surgeon and have
him/her take a look at it. Ref
Tummy Tuck Infection. Good luck. Tanner Read Drey's First Message Below "Tummy Tuck Belly Button Is Red, It Drains & Has An Odor" Dated 10/27/2011 |
Drey |
11-04-2011 |
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Fleur de lis with liposuction and hip contouring
scheduled for 3 weeks from now. Please help I am in
desperate need of any info or pictures. I am
starting to get really nervous. I have lost over 200
lbs. due to the placement of a lap band in 2007, so I
have about 20lbs of excess skin and fat deposits
hanging off. I refer to it as my spare tire, it
literally goes all around my body.
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Amanda |
11-02-2011 |
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Hi. I have an abdominoplasty booked for Nov 23rd.
The flight home has to be arranged (Plus all the
taxi rides, hanging round airports etc.). My surgeon
says it should be ok to fly 2 days later on Nov
25th. I trust him, but is this, perhaps a bit over
optimistic? Thank you.
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LG |
11-02-2011 |
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Full Tummy Tuck & Blood Clots |
I had clots from birth cintro, in 2005, I had a min
tummy tuck a year ago, now I'm scheduled for a full
tummy tuck, I want abdomen tightened in the upper
area. I had no problems at all with the last
surgery, does this mean I should be ok with this
one, and shouldn't have to worry about clots. I took
lovanox 2 weeks after surgery. Is a full tummy tuck
comparable to a mini. I am 38 years old.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Sorry, but these
questions can only be answered by your surgeon. Good
luck, Tanner
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Korie |
11-01-2011 |
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Tomorrow will be 6 weeks since my full tummy tuck. My
concern and frustration is the feeling of swelling
in my thighs hips and butt along with some swelling
in my tummy. Is this normal? My waist has gone down
about 5 inches, but my pants are all tight? any
advice? Thanks for your help and any word of advice
would be appreciated.
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Twin Skin |
11-01-2011 |
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2 Weeks After Surgery (Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication Surgery) |
Hi Tanner - 2 weeks post surgery and still have one
drain, about 50cc daily. Seeing surgeon for
follow-up tomorrow. By far the most surprising part
of the ordeal so far has been the post surgery
bruising, swelling and fluid retention. Even the
surgeon has been surprised at my reaction. Lucky me.
Am hoping he manually drains me tomorrow. Otherwise
not feeling too bad. Worked 1/2 day today and am
bushed. More to follow. Thanks for your inspiration.
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Mark |
11-01-2011 |
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Hi! I just located this very informative site after
googling about my drain leaking at point of
insertion. For about a day, a considerable amount of
fluid has been "escaping: through the drain
insertion hole. After reading all of your
wonderfully helpful information, I decided to
squeeze my drain tubing. Lo and behold, big clots
and 45 cc's of fluid in bulb! I am 11 days post-op
and so glad I made this decision. Thank you for
providing me with some much needed assistance. It
seems that doctors offices all too often "presume"
that we know what to expect before, during and after
recovery. With no previous experience of this sort,
how can one always know what questions to ask?
Thanks, again, to all that contributed.
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Linda |
10-30-2011 |
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Tummy Tuck Belly Button Is Red, It Drains & Has An Odor |
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Drey |
10-27-2011 |
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3rd Week Of Recovery |
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story and
experience with your tummy tuck. I am in my 3rd week
of recovery from mine. Mine was a result of my +11
lb son stretching out my stomach. I'm 5'4" 125lbs, so
he was a REALLY big baby for me. Your weight loss is
such an accomplishment and you look to be in great
physical shape now! Congratulations and keep up the
good work! Thanks again for sharing! |
Shannon |
10-27-2011 |
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Hi Tanner. 48
hours post surgery. Not too bad. Can't wait for the
next few weeks to get over with..
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
Mark |
10-20-2011 |
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I have a
questions in regards to existing surgical scars. I
am a 49 year old female who has three daughters,
including a set of twins. I have gone for one
consultation so far and am not sure if I was very
happy with the doctor. As I have an old horizontal
gall bladder scar next to my belly button, I was
told by the surgeon, that he would not be able to do
a full tummy tuck as when the skin would be pulled
down, it would restrict the flow to this scar and
could let the skin / scar die off, resulting in skin
grafts etc. He was unwilling to do the surgery and
..
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Jackie |
10-17-2011 |
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Tummy Tuck Surgeon Removed Surgical Drains Too Soon? |
Hello. I had a
full tummy tuck August 18th, about 7 to 8 weeks ago.
My Doctor pulled my drainage tube on day 6, & I was
still draining over 100 cc's of blood, even with
clots during this time. I asked him to leave the
drainage tube in because I've read that you should
wait until the fluid is yellowish, or clear, and is
under 20 cc's. But, it was Labor Day weekend, and he
was going out of town. So, he asked his nurse, IN
FRONT OF ME, if she would be in town. She said no.
So my Doctor pulled it. He said if he left it in
longer than 6 days I could get an infection..
I ended up in the ER that Sat. They did a CT & told
me that I NOW have a hernia, plus a serona that
measured 20 cm by 14. The er doc told me it was the
size of my entire stomach.. I was wondering if I
could have something seriously wrong with me. Could
I die from this? Do I have an infection?
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Stephanie |
10-11-2011 |
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Flying After A Tummy Tuck |
I had a tummy tuck and had a trip planned for 6
weeks later and I flew and cruised with no problems! |
Amy |
10-10-2011 |
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I had a tummy
tuck at age 60. I had a very bad scar from a
previous surgery when I was 15. The doctor said the
old scar was difficult to remove but it looked
amazing when he finished.. 2nd thought. I am still
pretty numb in the stomach area & I often itch under
the skin & I'm not sure what this is from. My
surgery was 5 yrs ago. Do you know what is causing
this?
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Rose |
10-07-2011 |
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This website is
wonderful! I have peace of mind now. My surgeon
isn't very nice, she made me cry in her office! I
was very emotional a week after surgery and she told
me to be a woman about it. Anyway, I am 6 weeks post
op and still producing about 150cc. Do you happen to
know if it's safe to wear the drain still while
taking antibiotics? Thank you so much, this
information was wonderful!
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Michele |
10-07-2011 |
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Tanner - thanks
for starting the forum and website. My
panniculectomy,
gynecomastia and plication surgery
is on 10-17. Dropped 100 lbs and am now at 170 @ 54
years old. Your story was VERY helpful. Thanks so
much.
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Mark |
10-05-2011 |
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Tell Your Surgeon The Medicines That You Are Taking |
Hello I am
planning to have done the gastric bypass soon. Does
the surgeon have to know all my medicines please let
me know thanks.
Martina, Yes. Your surgeon and the
anesthesiologist need to know all of the medications
that you are taking. It is extremely important to
tell them everything. The more they know about you,
the safer your operation will be. Good luck. Tanner |
Martina |
09-30-2011 |
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I'm in my 5th week since my tummy tuck, and I have
this hard cone looking area right below my belly
bottom. It's not flat, and I'm concerned. It's very
hard and protruding, is this normal?
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Trisha |
09-27-2011 |
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It's exactly 2 weeks now and I'm still draining
100cc in a 24hr. Is this something that I should be
concerned about? What's coming out looks clear
almost brownish in color. How long can a drainage
stay in after a extended tummy?
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Vicki |
09-25-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck on sept 13 and had drains removed
yesterday. Last night I had a high fever and chills.
I took tylenol and drank lots of water and felt fine
the next day. The isn't any oozing from drain sites
and incision is healing well but the fever and
chills have returned tonight?
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Shannon |
09-23-2011 |
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Man Trying To Decide Whether Or Not To Have A Tummy Tuck Operation |
Hi and thanks for posting about your experience.
Like many comments on here, there's not much
web-space for men getting this surgery.. I am just
not sure whether to go through with it. In some
ways, I feel like getting rid of the skin will
literally and emotionally release some of this. But
then I also battle with the whole "I should accept
myself and my body for what it is" and spend that
money somewhere else. Plus, I try not to be a person
that cares only about the physical, yet this seems
to make me feel like I would. I have pretty mixed
reactions when I ask family and friends. I've had
some that support me but say that they love me how I
am (even past girlfriends) while others say to do it
if it will make me happier overall. I'm really torn
about what to do and what my true motivation is..
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank
you for providing all the details about your
surgery.
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Mike |
09-20-2011 |
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Hey
i just wanted to ask a question. my mom had a tummy
tuck about 3 years ago and her scar hasn't gone away
yet. it looks like a big black line across her
bottom tummy, is there any product that i should buy
her in order to remove her scar?
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Eddie |
09-19-2011 |
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I
had my tummy tuck on Sept 2, 2011 and each of my tow
drains continues to put out over 25 cc of fluid in a
24 hour period. I'm very concerned of the amount of
fluid still draining and if it's out of the
ordinary. Am I doing something that can increase
fluid production? I have been somewhat disapointed
over my recovery because of the length the drains
have been in. I also wanted to thank you for all the
information that you have provided on your website.
It has been very helpful.
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Southpaw |
09-18-2011 |
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I'm
not wearing the compression garment for some time
because I have a problem. There is some liquid or
maybe puss coming out from one of the areas & I am
under medicines but if I wear the compression
garment it hurts me a lot & I have a lot of
discomfort. Is there or will there be some problem
because I have worn it for a month only & for last
10 days. I am not wearing it & will wear it once the
injury is over. Please reply I am worried.
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Preeti |
09-17-2011 |
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I
had my tummy tuck 3 days ago. Apparently all went
well. I'm in absolutely no pain from the surgery.
There are three things bothering me, though. First
is a numbness at the left tight. Depending how I
move I feel a deep pain at this same tight. At the
hospital the doctor said it might be caused by the
anesthesia needle hitting some nerve. Yesterday,
when I changed the bandages I've noticed it was
pressing a nerve at the top of my leg which was
causing the pain in my tight. Have any of you gone
through something like that? Will it go away?
Also since the beginning of day 2 my groin was
swelling a big deal but today it's pretty worse. My
scrotum is almost black. I've called the doctor and
he said it's normal, but I doesn't look good.
Finally, the first day I came home I went to the
bathroom but couldn't urinate. I returned to the
bed, and felt bad in the way. I've decided to sit
and then I blacked out, urinated myself and woke up
3 minutes later. Doctor said it was due to getting
up to fast causing my pressure to drop. Have any of
you experienced something like this before?
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Arturo |
09-12-2011 |
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I had a tummy tuck with one drain placed just above
my pubic area May 24, 2011. Seven days post surgery
I was admitted to the hospital with 4 PE's and 2
DVT's. The JP drain remained in place while I was
hospitalized for 8 days (total time drain in place
15 days). Despite removal the drain/incision site
continues to drain the pale golden fluid and it has
been over three months since surgery. Although
certainly odd my surgeon has indicated that it isn't
anything to worry about after exploring the
abdominal area with a needle. Why is this still
draining and should anything be done?
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Karen |
09-04-2011 |
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Hello Tanner long time no talk...I just wanted to say thank you for all
the information you gave me about having surgery and to tell you I got
my abdomoplasty surgery 6 days ago and it went really well....I felt
nervous going into it but after I woke up I felt pretty clear headed and
of course, sore. I still feel the soreness and tightness in my stomach
but of course I will for another 4-6 weeks. And I took my first shower
today I have to say I felt as if the stomach would be more flatter but I
realize it was just really swollen and it takes time to heal as I called
my doctor and they told me to give it 4-6 weeks and it will look much
different. I have my first post-op appt. in a couple days and just
wanted to let you know how it went! and one question too did yours look
a bit swollen in the begging and how long did it take yours to swell
down? Thank you so much for all the info you gave me!
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Musa |
05-24-2011 |
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Tummy Tuck Pain |
Pain 2 weeks after tummy tuck. Sharon,
Sorry for the delay in responding to you. My computer's hard drive went
belly up and it took me a little while to recover from it. Some pain
after a tummy tuck is expected, but you don't say anything about the
intensity or location of your pain. Since it has only been two weeks
after your tummy tuck I would think that your are going to scheduled
follow-up visits with your surgeon. I am sure he/she will address your
pain concerns. Good luck. Tanner |
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03-20-2011 |
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Cassandra |
01-16-2011 |
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I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck and breast reduction surgery. I'm looking
and feeling much better but still have a lot of swelling and major
internal muscle pain in the middle of my stomach. Is this normal? The
muscles also become very fatigued after a normal day of activity. Please
tell me if this is normal, how much longer it will last and has anyone
else had the same issues.
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01-08-2011 |
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I had a domplasty when they only cut my skin off, and some fat. Why is
it always filling up with fluid, and every 2 days my doctor drains a lot
of fluid out, why is it doing that. Where is this fluid coming from?
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01-07-2011 |
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